In New South Wales in particular, construction work grew by 7.5% in the 2016-17 financial year, with residential activity up 12%. With demands rising, so too must productivity, which is why construction is turning to innovative technologies to drive efficiencies across the sector. One such technology is telematics, which is defined as “the branch of …
As the Australian workforce becomes more transient, the responsibility to maintain employee training records is shifting. Increasingly so, this responsibility is being passed from employers to employeesRead More
Founder and CEO Luke Anear, has taken SafetyCulture from his Townsville garage and expanded the business across the globe. Anear’s flagship product, iAuditor has also taken the industry by stormRead More
The Holt family has made an impact on the crane industry for well over half a century, but its attitude to succession planning is a little different to most. Cranes and Lifting’s Greg Keane reportsRead More
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These once futuristic musings are now, at varying levels, a reality for the Australian construction industry. However, success hinges on the collection, sharing and best use of data as well as optimalRead More
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New data shows small businesses are using smartphones more than desktop computers to run their business. Recently released data from global online accounting company Xero, has revealed that constructionRead More
Acciona recently reached an agreement to acquire Geotech, an Australian engineering construction group. The deal seeks to build upon Acciona Construction and Geotech’s complementary businesses, andRead More
NSW-based business Grade Control may have started out focusing on simple blade indicator systems for graders but founder Phil Polmear has continued to reinvent the business and now supplies a more diverseRead More